Dr. David A Crabtree
MBChB, MRes, FRCA, FFPMRCA
Pain Management Specialist
17 years of experience
Macclesfield, SK11 8DW
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6 connections in healthcare
17 years of experience
Macclesfield, SK11 8DW
(+1 more)
6 connections in healthcare
About Dr. David A Crabtree
Dr David Crabtree is a Consultant in Pain Management with over eight years of specialist experience focusing on spinal, knee, and shoulder pain conditions. His practice combines NHS and private work, with an emphasis on interventional, minimally invasive techniques for chronic pain relief.
He has developed particular expertise in ultrasound-guided injection therapies, including genicular nerve procedures for knee pain and suprascapular nerve blocks for shoulder pain. He also performs radiofrequency denervation of cervical and lumbar facet joints for chronic spinal pain.
His clinical portfolio includes more than 200 genicular nerve procedures, over 100 suprascapular nerve interventions, and in excess of 300 lumbar and cervical facet joint radiofrequency procedures. These techniques are commonly used for patients with osteoarthritis-related knee pain, shoulder pain not suitable for surgery, and facet-mediated spinal pain in the neck or lower back.
Alongside his interventional work, he serves as Clinical Lead for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Pain Management services. He also holds leadership roles within the same trust, including Departmental Chair for Anaesthetics and Anaesthetic Sustainability Lead.
His approach is patient-centred and evidence-based, focusing on improving function, reducing pain, and enhancing quality of life through tailored treatment plans and modern image-guided procedures.
Subspecialties
- Pain Medicine
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 7017157
Education
University of Manchester
Medicine
Graduated 2007
University of Manchester
Medical Research
Graduated 2007
Publications
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Languages spoken
- English
Consultation fees
- New appointment: £280
- Follow-up appointment: £140
Insurers
- Bupa
- WPA
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Vitality
- AXA Health
- Aviva Health
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Reviews
The doctor was very professional and explained everything to us. We are very happy with the service he provided.
We would like to thank you for seeing me today,I found my visit to be stress free, very professional manner, David is a credit to the NHS. Thank you for all of your advice that was given today. David was such a lovely gentleman.
I spoke with Dr Crabtree regarding the medication I take he explained a lot to me and we came up with a plan that I'm happy with
Dr Crabtree is, I think, the first medic to actually listen to me, as opposed to just 'hearing' me. He was honest and straight talking, and I found him to be so, so nice. His suggestion to refer me onwards to a hospital more specialised to try and help me, was an absolute god send. Perhaps this referral, and possible help with my medical problem, which has plagued me for years, pain wise, will stop me from feeling suicidal every day, from the minute I wake up, to the minute I go to sleep. Because I have a seemingly 'rare' condition, I am praying that his referral will helo to begin my healing, both pain wise, as well as for my mental health.
Seen on time appointment professional and not rushed
Dr Crabtree was great, he explained what was going to happen Followed up when he said he was, Overall a brilliant doctor
Dr Crabtree was excellent. First class explanation and experience for the whole procedure. I had confidence in the whole process being successful. Also a follow up call. This was also showing empathy. The Whole experience was excellent.
Very Helpful, and informative, overall experiance excelent
Dr David A Crabtree listen to what I had to say and he was also polite
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Dr. David A Crabtree's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 13 reviews.
What languages does Dr. David A Crabtree speak?
Dr. David A Crabtree speaks English
Where is Dr. David A Crabtree located?
Dr. David A Crabtree primarily practices at Spire Regency Hospital Macclesfield, located at West Street, Macclesfield, United Kingdom, SK11 8DW
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What are Dr. David A Crabtree working hours?
Dr. David A Crabtree is working Tuesday (12:00 - 16:00), Friday (08:00 - 12:00)
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